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Rockets Soar with Durant's Arrival, Primed for Title Run
15 Aug
Summary
- Rockets acquire future Hall-of-Famer Kevin Durant
- Rockets have 28 nationally televised games, tied for most
- Rockets have young core of Sengun, Thompson, and Smith Jr.
As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, the Houston Rockets have emerged as a team to watch, thanks to their recent acquisition of future Hall-of-Famer Kevin Durant. The Rockets, who impressed last season, are now considered a legitimate title contender and are expected to take a major leap forward.
The Rockets' hype is reflected in their national TV schedule, as they will have 28 nationally broadcasted matchups, tied for the most in the league with the Minnesota Timberwolves. This includes four games on ABC, seven on NBC, six on ESPN, seven on Prime, and four on Peacock. The Rockets will have all three of their games against the Oklahoma City Thunder on national TV, as well as a marquee matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day.
Alongside Durant, the Rockets boast a young and talented core, including Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, and Jabari Smith Jr. This blend of veteran leadership and youthful energy is expected to create one of the deepest rotations in the league, with the Rockets priding themselves on defensive versatility.
Despite the hype, the Rockets will face a tough challenge in the loaded Western Conference, where the top eight seeds were separated by just a few games last season. However, with Durant at the helm and a well-rounded roster, the Rockets are poised to make a deep playoff run and potentially capture their first championship since the Hakeem Olajuwon era.
